I was not fooled into thinking the weight would magically disappear. Actually when you look at the big picture it takes time to learn good nutrition, build exercise habits, retrain your brain, and let your body adjust to the changes on the inside and the outside. This is a big deal. My surgeon and his team head up the Wellness Center and they are really good at making sure I understood what I was committing to. This LapBand is an amazing tool and it's saved my life. PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION is my mantra.